Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders - Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)

The overarching objective is to support Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs directly relevant to individuals with deafness or disorders of human communication in the areas of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language by engaging domestic small business concerns in federal research and development that has the potential for commercialization. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program: To expand and improve the SBIR program; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; and to increase small business participation in Federal research and development. Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program: To stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research and development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions; to foster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions; and to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development.